Agenda

8:00 - 10:00:

21st Century Classroom

Dr. Kim Mattox

11:00 - 3:00:

Lunch on your Own

Work in Schools




Framework for 21st Century Learning



The Framework presents a holistic view of 21st century teaching and learning that combines a discrete focus on 21st century student outcomes(a blending of specific skills, content knowledge, expertise and literacies) with innovative support systems to help students master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century.


Partnership for 21st Century Skills Website


Partnership for 21st Century Skills Educator Tools

Web 2.0 Tools to Consider


The following sites have a variety of resources listed for you to explore at your leisure. Alone or with a partner, take a look at the following resources to explore some Web 2.0 tools that you may want to use in your classroom.

Just a Click Away Smore
Top 100 Web 2.0 Tools by Edudemic
C4LPT Top 100 Tools

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www.p21.org



4th Grade Social Studies: 3 Rs- Revolution, Reaction, and Reform



Lesson Objective

Reach a deep understanding of complex, abstract concepts

Questions to Consider

  • How can the 'Quick Write" be used to activate prior knowledge and as a pre-assessment?
  • What is the purpose of "I see, I think, I wonder"?
  • How does the wide variety of photos help students understand the various meanings of revolution?
  • How can you apply concepts and strategies from this classroom into your own classroom?

High School English Language Arts: Interactive Stations




Lesson Objective

Analyze how a central idea develops over the course of a text

Questions to Consider

  • How does a conversation unfold among students on the Wall of Silence?
  • See how students experience text physically and emotionally with the Power Tableau
  • How does the Circle Discussion prepare students for writing?
  • What classroom norms, procedures, and expectations must be in place for these types of activities?

Common Core Standards

ELA.RL.11-12.2, ELA.SL.11-12.1a, ELA.RL.9-10.2

Middle School Math: Volume Activity




Lesson Objective

Students estimate and measure peas and room size to learn about volume

Questions to Consider

  • Why is it important for students to design a plan before beginning?
  • What different measuring approaches did students use?
  • Ms. Slusar shares that accuracy is not a goal of this activity. What could this particular project teach us about accuracy?

Common Core Standards

Math.5.MD.4